Question

Which are the species in which central atom undergoes $s{p}^3$ hybridization?

• A. $S{F}_4$
• B. $SC{l}_2$
• C. $S{O}_4^{2-}$
• D. $H_{2}O$

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

$H_{2}O$
$SC{l}_2$
$S{O}_4^{2-}$

$S{F}_4$

Valence electrons:34

hybridization: $s{p}^{3}d$

$SC{l}_2$

Valence electrons:20

hybridization: $s{p}^3$

$S{O}_4^{2-}$

Valence electrons:32

hybridization: $s{p}^3$

$H_{2}O$

Valence electrons:14

hybridization: $s{p}^3$